What a wonderful day last Sunday turned out to be – Our Grade 4 students had their big day -finally -After much discussion – Reflection and practice – our boys and girls receive the Sacrament of Eucharist.

They all looked wonderful in their outfits – the girls in their dresses and the boys in their trousers and shirts -and shiny shoes.

After Mass they had a wonderful breakfast in the Hall – A big thankyou to all the parents helpers and children for such a wonderful day.

Today we had a visit from Laura – who is a clinical pyschologist -who spoke to the students about ways we can look after our mental health.She spoke about a range of things including – diet and nutrition – as well the importance of keeping active both physically and mentally. The students got to ask questions about a range of things such as how the brain works and what causes the brain to malfunction eg – stroke and other physical injuries. The girls and boys were fascinated and their thoughts will be included soon.

A great day was had by one and all when the Middles went out to Task works a few weeks ago.

This learning Centre has a range of challenging and stimulating tasks requiring the students to work in teams.

The focus of this ecxursion was to highlight how we can all benefit by working together and supporting each other. This type of sustained behaviour leads – over time – to an improving and more positive sense of well being.

Here are some student reflections.

PIERS – “It was really cooperative—-everyone worked together”

ZAC – It was really fun working as a team and I thought we really cooperated together which was really good”.

BRIDIE –‘ I thought it was really fun and everyone had a good time.’

MARIA – I think it was really good because we worked with someone we have never worked with”

ADOL “At the start people thought this would be boring but at the end everyone thought it was great”